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Kobayashi Chef ga Tegakeru Yoru no Vegistro Oimachi
小林シェフが手掛ける 夜のべジストロ 大井町
- Oimachi, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Mr. Kobayashi sublimates a variety of vegetables into bistro cuisine, delivering the energy of tomorrow through food.
He was born in 1975 in Niigata. After graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute in France, he trained at the legendary restaurant "La Pyramide" in the suburbs of Lyon. While honing his cooking skills and creativity at the famous restaurant that has produced top chefs, he became familiar with authentic ingredients, wine, and food culture in France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a wide range of genres, including French, pastry, Hawaiian, and Mediterranean cuisine. As the culmination of his efforts, he opened his current restaurant in March 2024. He is committed to providing the appeal of seasonal vegetables and natural wines with his sincere and careful work.
小林 貴宏Takahiro Kobayashi
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Gion Kitagawa Hanbee
祇園 北川半兵衞
- Gion, Kyoto
- Cafe,Cafe/Sweets / Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) / Others / Japanese Tea
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山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Mr. Yamagata, who has experience in customer service in eastern and western Japan, now supports Japan's fascinating food culture experience.
After working as a service person at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo and a bar in Ginza, he moved his career to Kyoto. Then, he worked in a bar in Kyoto and managed an entertainment facility. He has been working at Gion Kitagawa Hanbee since its opening in 2018. As a manager, he supports guests' fascinating food culture experience.
山形 陽Yo Yamagata
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Uni Senmonten Yoichiya Jikka Branch
うに専門店世壱屋 余市実家店
- Otaru/Yoichi/Shakotan, Hokkaido
- Kaisendon (seafood bowl),Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Donburi (rice bowl)
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石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Mr. Ishikawa delivers moments of bliss to guests with a commitment to deliciousness.
He was born in 1991 in Hokkaido. Influenced by his father, who was a chef, he decided to work in a restaurant. Started his career at Otaru Narutoya, a restaurant specializing in karaage (deep-fried chicken) in Otaru City. Then, he moved to the Yoichiya Jikka Branch in 2022. He is currently the branch manager and welcomes visitors daily with his passion for Yoichi, where he was born and raised.
石川 晴希Haruki Ishikawa
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Otobashi Sumiya
尾頭橋すみや
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal)
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角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Serves delicious dishes that make the most of the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
Mr. Sumiya was born in 1960 in Aichi and raised in a fishing family. His parents' house also ran an agriculture business, so high-quality fish and vegetables were always close to him. So, he naturally entered the culinary world because of his interest in food. After graduating from high school, he worked at a Japanese restaurant and then honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at various restaurants, such as Japanese restaurants and Kaiseki restaurants. In 2007, he opened his dream restaurant, Otobashi Sumiya. Every day, he devotes himself to "creating a restaurant where diners can fully enjoy the season's delicacies."
角谷 進Susumu Sumiya
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Chanko Sakaba Edosawa Ryogoku-Ekimae Branch
ちゃんこ酒場江戸沢 両国駅前店
- Ryogoku/Kikugawa, Tokyo
- Nabe (hot pot),Japanese
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奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Delivering smiles to customers through dining.
Mr. Okuyama was born in 1974 in Yamagata. He has been interested in cooking ever since he was young. He learned of the joys of cooking at a dining establishment where he worked part-time during his student days and was drawn in by the world of food. He learned various knowledge and skills, such as Hokkaido cuisine, Kyoto cuisine, sushi, and Kaiseki cuisine - all of which have made him the chef he is today. Utilizing his over 20 years of experience, he now works as head chef and pours his efforts into developing the menu and raising future generations of chefs.
奥山 直之Naoyuki Okuyama
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Omotesando branch
日本焼肉はせ川 表参道店
- Omotesando/Aoyama, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Wine
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齊藤 綱二Koji Saito
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Mr. Saito, a dedicated Japanese cuisine artisan, explores the possibilities of Yakiniku.
He is from Chiba. After graduating from a vocational school, he began his culinary training at a cookshop in Tokyo. Later, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. Masuda, the company's executive chef, and spent 12 years honing his skills in Japanese cuisine, Tea Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes), and Shojin Ryori (Buddhist cuisine), serving as his right-hand person. In June 2022, he assumed the head chef position at the Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa Omotesando branch.
齊藤 綱二Koji Saito
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Sankatei
さんか亭
- Higashi-Sapporo, Hokkaido
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Korean / Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodle)
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三鹿 彰Akira Sanka
The Chef's Recommendations -
He loved cooking, so he made it his job, specializing in his prized yakiniku
Born on August 20th, 1962, in Fukushima, Hokkaido. He has always had an interest in cooking, so he decided to make a career out of it. He studied a variety of cuisines, including French and Italian, until his skills in each could stand on their own. Of all the cooking styles and foods he studied, he found the greatest joy in yakiniku barbeque, so he decided to make it his specialty. Of all the meats he grills, he specializes in beef, and he spends his days ensuring his yakiniku is grilled to perfection, with peerless flavor.
三鹿 彰Akira Sanka
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Kurotan Yakiniku Aoki
黒タン焼肉 青木
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Gyutan (beef tongue) / Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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With a strong passion for meat cuisine, Mr. Aoki has refined his knowledge and skills with meat worldwide.
He was born in 1983 in Kanagawa. He was intensely interested in eating and especially liked Wagyu beef. Influenced by a relative who worked at a butcher store, he decided to specialize in meat dishes and Wagyu beef. In 2003, he moved overseas and started his career in earnest. He studied meat in France, Italy, Germany, and the United States. After training at a meat restaurant in Tokyo, he went overseas again to further his studies. After returning to Japan, he opened Black Tan Yakiniku Aoki as the owner.
青木 翼Tsubasa Aoki
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SHISHA LOUNGE MARRAKECH
シーシャラウンジマラケシュ
- Tenjin, Fukuoka
- Dining Bar,Dining bar
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佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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This restaurant provides enjoyable meals with excellent customer service, from Western to Middle Eastern cuisine.
Ms. Sato was born in Fukuoka. Her motto is "Providing every dish with careful preparation by hand." That drives her to work on everything from snacks that go well with alcoholic beverages to solidly made food and dessert. Her restaurant serves an unending variety of cuisine with a Western base, including Middle Eastern cuisine. The food itself creates the atmosphere of the restaurant. To provide delicious and highly satisfying food to customers, she uses her skills every day to charm guests with carefully made food.
佐藤あゆみAyumi Sato
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Nagomi
和（ナゴミ）~nagomi~
- Shinjuku-Sanchome, Tokyo
- Bar/Cocktails,Bars (pubs) / Cocktail / Whisky / Highball
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北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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Mr. Kitazawa proposes a glass of healing in a corner of downtown.
He was born in 1990 in Nagano. As a bartender at bars in Tokyo and Osaka, he has continued to serve healing drinks to people passing through the downtown area. Currently, Mr. Kitazawa is the manager of Nagomi. He proposes a moment of relaxation in the corner of Shinjuku-sanchome.
北澤 彰斗Akito Kitazawa
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TEPPANYAKI STEAK SHU MIYAKO ISLAND
鉄板焼ステーキ集宮古島
- Miyako/Other remote islands, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Wine
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吉井 康博Yasuhiro Yoshii
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Creating a luxurious dining experience within the leisurely flow of island time.
The experience of suffering from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake when he was in elementary school and receiving food relief support encouraged Mr. Yoshii to become a chef. Appreciating the hospitality and help he received, he began to think that he wanted to cook food that could cheer people's hearts and bodies. After moving to Miyakojima, he gained experience in various fields, including Italian, French, and Japanese cuisine at hotel teppanyaki restaurants and banquet halls. He is now the head chef at Shu, which will open on March 11, 2024.
吉井 康博Yasuhiro Yoshii
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Restaurant DA CIRO
Restaurant DA CIRO
- Gion, Kyoto
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / European / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Mr. Uesaka was fascinated by Italian cuisine, where the flavors of the ingredients come through directly.
He was born in 1984 in Kyoto. He began his career in the hotel's French restaurant. Fascinated by Italian cuisine and its exceptional beauty of ingredients, he moved to Italy after switching to Italian cooking. In three cities in Puglia, Piemonte, and Tuscany, he studied the local cuisine of each region. After returning to Japan, he joined Ristorante t.v.b in Gion as a sous chef. Three years later, he became a chef, and in 2023, he opened his own restaurant as the owner and chef of Restaurant DA CIRO.
上坂 祐一郎Yuichiro Uesaka
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Jukusei-zushi Koshiro
熟成鮨 光史郎
- Hirao/Kiyokawa, Fukuoka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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A chef who started a Sushi chef career after experiencing traditional Japanese cuisine.
Mr. Koichiro Suga was born in 1972 in Fukuoka Prefecture. He jumped into the food and beverage industry as he was interested in cooking. He started his career at a Japanese restaurant. After that, he improved his skills at ryokans (Japanese-style hotels), hotels, and traditional Japanese cuisine restaurants. Although he has been focusing on Japanese dishes, he also has been studying sushi. At 37, he started working at Tshubakitei in Hotel De Shiki in Kurume City. He then became a manager. After working for about 8 years, he left the company. In December 2017, he opened his own restaurant, Jukusei-zushi Koshiro, as the head chef.
菅 浩一郎Koichiro Suga
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Yakitori Miyagawa Yotsuya branch
やきとり宮川 四ツ谷店
- Ichigaya, Tokyo
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Sake
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山崎 智弘Tomohiro Yamazaki
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The young leader advances towards [the best yakitori (chicken skewer) shop in the world].
He was born in 1988 in Tokyo. Being influenced by his mother who worked in the restaurant field, he got interested in cooking and had training for 4 years at a ramen noodle shop in Tokyo. He entered the current restaurant in 2011, since then, his sociable personality has been the life of the restaurant. Currently he manages the branch as its manager. As the restaurant has an open kitchen, he makes the best effort to behave well and have good communication with the guests. He improves his cooking skills everyday to realize his dream to make his restaurant, which started from Nihombashi, Tokyo, [the best yakitori shop in the world].
山崎 智弘Tomohiro Yamazaki
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Akahagi Sushi Tamahagane
赤萩 鮨 玉鋼
- Chikusa/Imaike/Ikeshita, Aichi
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sushi
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市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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Mr. Ichiki continues to tirelessly pursue the most delicious food from his childhood to the present.
He was born in 1984 in Aichi. His love of eating delicious food and cooking led him to become a chef in his teens. At age 15, he entered the world of food and beverage. After 4 years of kaiseki cooking and 16 years of sushi, he works at Tamahagane. His life as a chef began with a longing for food. Even now, he continues to tirelessly pursue delicious food.
市來 隆司Takashi Ichiki
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Sazanami
漣
- Toba/Shima, Mie
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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He made his middle school dream a reality by becoming a head chef at the young age of 32.
He was born in 1973 and raised in Tokyo. His fascination with professional cooking started in middle school and led him to specialize in the culinary arts during his high school years. He went on to spend seven years studying at several traditional Japanese restaurants, which included Takamura in Roppongi, Egawa in Ginza, and Ajisai in Akasaka. Then, because of a connection he made in Mie Prefecture, he moved there at age 25 to start a job at Sazanami. After seven years on the job, he was promoted to a head chef at the age of 32. He makes his way to local fisheries every morning for fresh ingredients and takes advantage of his veteran skills and judgment to deliver the best food that Toba has to offer.
林 竜次Ryuji Hayashi
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Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch
ちょいおでん新宿本店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Sake
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佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Experienced as a chef at prestigious hotels and overseas. A chef who continues to attract guests.
Mr. Sato was born in 1958 in Tokyo. He has experienced various genres, mainly Japanese food, including Hotel New Otani, where he has worked for 13 years. He has worked not only in Japan but also as a chef in Singapore. He has been with CANVAS Inc. since around 2017 and now works at Choi Oden Shinjuku Main Branch. With his experience entertaining many guests at prestigious hotels and abroad, he continues to charm guests over the counter.
佐藤 敬Takashi Sato
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Rokkasen Nishiguchi Main Branch
六歌仙西口本店
- Shinjuku West Exit/Tochomae, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Korean
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迫田 進一郎Shinichiro Sakoda
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Welcoming guests with gracious customer service.
Was born in 1972 in Kagoshima. He originally worked in another field, but had the opportunity to join the food service industry. Day by day, as he continued to see customers' happy faces, he grew to understand how wonderful the industry was. As the owner of Rokkasan, he warmly welcomes every guest.
迫田 進一郎Shinichiro Sakoda
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Obanzai Kappo Minoru
おばん菜割烹みのる
- Ichinomiya, Aichi
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cookshop
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大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake
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Mr. Otake is a chef who takes ingredients seriously and conveys the happiness of food.
He was born in 1963 in Aichi. Since childhood, he has loved "making things" and chose the culinary world because he wanted to become an expert. After graduating from high school, he started his training as a chef. He has experience in various genres, including Japanese restaurants, Western restaurants, and hotels. He is currently working at Obanzai Kappo Minoru. With a wealth of knowledge about ingredients that comes from years of experience, he is a chef who approaches ingredients with sincerity and delivers the happiness of eating.
大竹 堂進Takanobu Otake
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Nick
Nick
- Nankinmachi(Kobe Chinatown)/Kyukyoryuchi, Hyogo
- Steak,Yakiniku/Steak / Steak
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錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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Mr. Nishiki is an ambassador of Kobe Beef, fascinating people with meat that only a butcher store can provide.
He was born in 1980 in Kobe. He is a chef full of love for his hometown who decided to open Nick out of a desire to convey the appeal of Kobe beef. In addition to selling meat as a butcher store, he has also set up an eat-in space for people to casually enjoy meat, showing a new way of being a meat shop. Not only does he sell carefully selected meats, including Kobe beef, but he also attracts attention for his style of cooking meat of the visitor's choice in the shop.
錦 昭光Akimitsu Nishiki
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